Should Step Mother Spank Stepdaughter? By Mark Benedict Q: Dear Christian Parents Net I have recently married a man who I love dearly. My own daughter Mary is 10, and my husband’s daughter Rachel, is 16. I am a firm believer of corporal punishment and use spanking as […]

When Parents Fail: The Bible Story of Samuel and the Evil Sons of Eli the Priest One of the Bible’s most prominent examples of neglectful parenting is illustrated in First Samuel Chapter 2-3. This account is unique in its application to Christians because it revolves around a […]

Christian Worldview, Marriage, and Your Family By Mark Benedict Successful parenting begins with a Biblically accurate Christian worldview and our trust in the complete sufficiency of the Word of God. The Bible provides both the philosophical framework and the needed methodology for success in marriage and family. […]

Why Parents Should Not Negotiate with Kids for Obedience Many parents develop a strategy for discipline that relies heavily on negotiation. There is nothing wrong with allowing children to occasionally participate in decision-making. They need to learn to make some types of decisions on their own. It helps […]

Parental Success: The objective of Godly Parenting is Bringing Children under God’s Authority By Mark Benedict “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 And these words that I command you today shall […]

Parental Discipline is Not the Same As Punishment By Mark Benedict Biblical discipline is different from punishment, which is the Bible teaches is reserved for those that have rejected God. Parents who speak of “punishing” their children have a misunderstanding of the Biblical concepts that are taught in Scripture. When Scripture makes distinctions and uses […]

Best Books for Christian Parents By Mark Benedict When it comes to parenting, I truly believe Christian parents need the help of books and materials produced by men and women of God. The current flood of misinformation and propaganda has been whittling away at the institution of […]

Why, When, and How to Spank a Child By Mark Benedict Question: Dear Christian Parents Editor, I have a question in regards to spanking. I have 2 sons, ages 6 and 8. Recently we decided to employ spanking as a disciplinary tool. When I spank them, sometimes […]

No Fear: A Police Officer’s Perspective A review of the book by Police Detective Robert Surgenor By Mark Benedict Opposition to biblical teachings on child discipline has gradually pushed its way inside the Christian community. Parents who wish to honor God by following the Bible are finding […]

The Law of Sowing and Reaping – Cause and Effect in Christian Parenting By Mark Benedict Today our society’s leaders and judges have rejected our Christian heritage and substituted the principles of humanism in its place. It is not surprising then, that we are witnessing an incredible breakdown, both in the […]

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Successful families follow a Biblical pattern of conduct in the home. All our articles are designed to help parents by providing plain explanations of Biblical teaching on a variety of topics. As Christians we should all base our lives on the principles and methods that God has revealed to us in the written Word of God.

When parents ignore Biblical truth in the family, the results are always unpleasant and usually have long-lasting negative consequences. However, God's blessings are specially reserved for those who seek Him and honor Him by applying His Word to their own life situations. We hope our articles will encourage you to follow Him and continually grow in your knowledge of the Bible.